US government’s vaccine website defaced with AI-generated content
The content of a vaccines information website owned U.S. Department of Health and Human Services was swapped with gay-themed spam.
MIT Technology Review’s most popular stories of 2025
It’s been a busy and productive year here at MIT Technology Review. We published magazine issues on power, creativity, innovation, bodies, relationships, and security. We hosted 14 exclusive virtual conversations with our editors and outside experts in our subscriber-only series, Roundtables, and held two events on MIT’s campus. And we published hundreds of articles online,…
At WWDC, Apple says it will use AI to tag apps to improve discoverability on the App Store
Apple will begin using AI technology to power the discovery of apps on the App Store, the company announced at this week’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 25). In a session focused on updates to App Store Connect, its app distribution platform for developers, the company announced it will introduce App Store Tags — labels that […]
TikTok’s biggest star was detained by ICE, with help from another influencer
The situation grabbed headlines after a teenage influencer, Bo Loudon, boasted on X that he flagged Khaby Lame’s immigration status to authorities.
Who Are You Without Your Company? Here’s How to Separate Your Self-Worth and Identity From Business Performance.
When your business becomes your identity, the stakes get dangerously personal.
Take Control of What Your Online Presence Says About You
5 steps to make your online presence work for you — not against you.
5 CEOs Sat Down for a Candid Conversation — What They Revealed Could Change Your Entire Perspective on Leadership
These five CEOs get brutally honest about leadership, pressure and letting go of control.
Wikipedia pauses AI-generated summaries pilot after editors protest
Editors almost immediately criticized the pilot, raising concerns that it could damage Wikipedia’s credibility.
Disney and Universal sue Midjourney, alleging AI-related copyright infringement
The studios are seeking monetary damages, a jury trial, and an order barring Midjourney from further copyright infringement.
This One Trait Is the Competitive Edge Every Leader Needs in the Age of Uncertainty
Executive empathy isn’t just a “nice-to-have” in today’s world. It’s a strategic imperative. Here’s why — and how leaders can put it into practice.
This Cognitive Performance Coach for Special Operators Says Leaders Must Do This One Thing
We asked a performance psychologist who trains Elite Warriors and Olympic athletes about leadership. Her insights reveal why the best leaders walk alongside their team, not in front.